The distressed family of three, which included an infant, was experiencing signs of dehydration and heat exhaustion. (Source: Texas Department of Public Safety)
Culberson County, Texas
Texas authorities say they rescued a family who found themselves stranded while they were hiking in the Guadalupe Mountains National Park last week.
According to the Texas Department of Public Safety, rangers alerted rescue crews about a distressed family of hikers on the side of Guadalupe Peak on Aug. 20.
The family of three included a 23-year-old man, a 23-year-old female and a 3-month-old infant.
Authorities said the family started their hike mid-morning but later that afternoon and 9 miles later, they ran out of water and began experiencing signs of dehydration and heat exhaustion.
Rescuers said they deployed a helicopter and performed a hoist rescue operation to get the family to safety.
All three were hoisted into the helicopter and transported down the mountain to waiting ground rescue teams for further medical care.
Authorities said there were high temperatures at the park throughout the day.